According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, April 23, 2026, a fellow of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Udenta Udenta, has raised concerns over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in relation to an ongoing investigation.
Speaking during a television programme, the professor addressed the issue of prolonged custody and its implications within the legal and political space.
His remarks focused on the importance of upholding due process and ensuring that individuals under investigation are treated in accordance with established legal principles.
During the interview on ‘Prime Time,’ a programme aired on Arise Television, Udenta explained that holding an individual for an extended period solely on the basis of investigation raises concerns about fairness and justice.
He emphasized that investigations can proceed without necessarily keeping the subject in detention for a prolonged time.
According to him, the legal framework allows authorities to conduct thorough inquiries while respecting the rights of the individual involved.
The professor noted that every individual accused of wrongdoing is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise.
He pointed out that this principle is fundamental in any democratic society and should guide the actions of law enforcement and investigative agencies.
In his view, keeping a suspect in custody for too long without concluding investigations or filing formal charges undermines this principle and may erode public confidence in the justice system.
Udenta further suggested that there are alternative measures that can be adopted to ensure that an individual remains available for investigation without being detained.
He mentioned that authorities can impose certain restrictions, such as limiting movement or holding travel documents, to prevent the person from leaving the country.
These measures, he explained, can help strike a balance between the need for effective investigation and the protection of individual rights.
He said, “You cannot keep a man in perpetuity in detention because you are doing investigation. That is injustice.”…..See More
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